Forcing Radical leaders to defend the Constitution in Congress
A heated critique argues the Radical wing threatens the Constitution and liberty by pursuing centralized government and imperial aims. It recalls founding figures to defend the Union against what it calls Caesarism and partisan zeal, stressing the need to preserve the Constitution amid alleged Radical plots.
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Congress
England
George
Federal Party
John Stan‘cock
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Two Adamses
Democratic Party
Caesarism
Be ye Fair in Politics and Primary Conduct
An editorial argues that fair dealing elevates character and harms of dishonest tactics in politics. It warns that any politician who uses deceit undermines integrity and that primaries and nominations should be run with strict honesty to avoid alienating supporters and risking party disaster.
Fair Election Conduct and Open Scrutiny Urged
The speaker urges fair practice by candidates and scrupulous election boards so results provoke no complaints. He calls for ordinary elections to follow the same rule and warns that vigilant public scrutiny will curb manipulative efforts going forward.
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Manly
The Letter on Voter Duty to Attend Primaries
The writer urges every good citizen to attend primary elections and vote for the preferred candidate. It argues conventions decide nominees, rabble control risks, and personal character matters in government, urging action to purify political affairs and elevate public life.
Political Row Echoes Over Army Bill and New Amendment
The New York S World reports on House action over the Army appropriation bill. General Garfield is noted for defense of presidential power to deploy troops on state governor or legislature request. An amendment by Mr. New is cited, and Democratic support contrasted with Republican abstention. The Washington Gazette praises Judge New’s appointment to the Judiciary Committee as fitting and honorable.
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House of
Garfild
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New
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Tucker
Garfield
Washington Gazette
Randall
J. D. New
Indiana
Committee On the Judiciary
Radical tactic blamed in political agitation story
An emissary of the faithful travels to Louisiana to lure Black residents north, posing as a tin peddler to reach the shiftless. A Tennessee parish resident reports a West Western Recorder claim of a tinware peddler distributing hand bills with promises of lands on the Kansas and Topeka Railroad amid widespread discontent.
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Louisiana
Tensas Parish
Western Recorder
Kansas and Topeka
Unfounded promises of free land spark Kansas migration talk
A reader recounts tall tales of farm schemes offering land at no cost, with free equipment and growing bonuses from the General Government, including a rumored $500 payment and even a silver-mine claim. The piece links these stories to a supposed “great negro move on Kansas.”
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Ana
Tam
Kansas
Radical leaders questioned on Southern claims stance
The author accuses the Radical leaders of hypocrisy for opposing a resolution to remove claim handling from the House. The piece argues they would favor paying rebel claims if in power, noting Democrats have not paid such claims while in control and labeling past criticisms as political deception aimed at voters. Congressman Gragg of Wisconsin is mentioned as part of the discourse.
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Gragg
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Inaugural address by Prof Charlton praised by educators
Professor Charlton spoke at Seymour before the Southern Indiana Teachers Association. The piece critiques the School Journal editor, a local Indianapolis School Commissioner, as biased. Charlton is presented as a highly practical, influential State educator whose views outweigh the journal’s theoretical stance.
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T. J. Cuartton
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Seymour
School Journal
Indianapolis
Charlton
Democrats vow to curb federal election abuses in postwar probe
The piece charges $300000 of public funds were spent by Federal supervisors and marshals for the Radical party in last November’s election. It claims these officers have robbed taxpayers of over $4,000,000 since the war and says Democrats will start a summer drive to reduce the alleged roost of robbers.
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Radical Party
Poem Links Race Color to Creation and Labor
A poem suggests race as an unfinished work and attributes skin color to human craft. It contrasts science failing to explain why black skin exists with a witty couplet about creation during a busy night. The piece uses provocative language to critique racial ideas.
Speech by Voraves Defends Declaration of Independence
Dante W. Voraves’ defence of the Declaration of Independence is praised as the greatest effort of his life. The oration channels the spirits of Henry Clay and Patrick Henry, urging every American citizen to read it.
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Dante W. Voraves
Senate
Henry Clay
Patrick Henry
Fifth Annual Oratorical Contest Draws Big Indianapolis Crowd
The fifth annual Indiana Inter-Collegiate Oratorical Contest fills the Opera House in Indianapolis with seven contestants vying to represent Indiana in May at Town City, Iowa. Officials and prominent residents attend as Mayor Caven greets participants and speakers while Dr Lemuel Moss and others preside. The crowd hears a welcoming address and notes growing success in each contest since the association began.
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Iowa
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U.S. Slaughter
Hanover College
Lemuel Moss
Jordan
Williams
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Yoonath
Lesauet Afacs
Stat Uaversty
Atten
Whaler Sereeda Fitline
Welede
Oratorica
Indiana Oratorical Association Elevates College Debate
A state gathering outlines the growth of oratory in Indiana colleges, the Inter-Collegiate and Inter-State associations, and the contest results. Seven colleges sent finalists with Wabash College led by A B Anderson, followed by Asbury University, Butler, State University, Franklin, Hanover, and Purdue in order, with Hanover praised for style but low in ranking.
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Ewen
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Iowa
Worth Reed
Purdue University
E. G. Laughlin
Butler University
G. Sexton
Franklin College
A. Lu
Wabash College
A. B. Anderson
Asbury University
A. L. Mason
the State University
Jennie Campbell
Hanover College
A. N. Bethell
Wabash
Asbury
Personal magnetism in delivery noted by judges
Observers praised his stage presence comparing his magnetic delivery to other contestants. His voice was full and harmonious, making the performance a finished production though lacking sermonizing at the close. He produced an excellent record and is expected to be heard from on the rostrum.
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